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As the search for a new coach for the Nigerian senior team gathers pace, many coaches are rumored to be interested in the job. OwngoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles find themselves without a substantial coach after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced that they will appoint an expatriate coach to manage the team following their poor performance in the last …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced crucial dates and format changes for the upcoming 2024/25 Interclube season, setting the stage for an exciting year of continental football. The competition will include the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. Key dates: – Preliminary round: matches will take place from 16 to 18 August 2024.– Group stage: Scheduled …

Mesut Ozil’s father has insisted his son would continue playing football for Germany if his advisers had protected him more off the field. The former Arsenal star, who has made headlines in recent months for his impressive physical transformation, hung up his boots in March last year at the age of 34. Many of his former international teammates are part …

Spanish first division side Getafe have shown their destiny with newly signed Nigerian midfielder Uche Chrisantus, who joined them on a four-year contract from AD Ceuta of the Primera RFEF, a third division team in Spanish football. “Getafe CF and AD Ceuta FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Chrisantus Uche. The 21-year-old Nigerian footballer signs with our …

John Akinolu, manager and football enthusiast, recommended Caligeo Suites as a place to stay for anyone visiting Ibadan and needing to spend time in comfort. Akinolu made the recommendation after enjoying his stay at Caligeo Suites last weekend when he went to Ibadan to watch a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match. Also read: Junior Nduka reveals team’s plan for …

Georgia qualified for the Euro 2024 round of 16 after Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Portugal, a historic triumph in the former Soviet Republic’s first appearance in a major international tournament. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave Georgia a shock lead against second-tier Portugal with just over a minute to spare in Gelsenkirchen. Georges Mikautadze then ensured that Georgia would achieve the biggest football …

Assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field during the Canada vs Peru group match, apparently due to the hot conditions. According kansascity.comCanadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau ran to help Panjoj, who was out of sight of everyone else on the field when a corner kick occurred at the other end. “Out of the corner of my eye I saw him …

Former Nigerian soccer star pursuing professional golf career – Latest sports news in Nigeria Last month, Odemwingie graduated as a member of the PGA, marking a significant step in his transition from soccer to golf. The 42-year-old joined Aston Wood Golf Club in Staffordshire, where he achieved a handicap that qualified him to take the …

Newly appointed Napoli manager Antonio Conte has opened the door for Victor Osimhen to leave the club this summer as part of a deal reached with the 25-year-old prior to his signing a month ago. OwnGoalNigeria.com reports . Napoli, who failed to defend their title last season by finishing 10th in the league and Inter Milan replaced them as league …

Georgia have secured their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after beating Portugal 2-0 in Group F on Wednesday night. Georgia reached their first knockout stage at the European Championships. Portugal had won the group, but were shocked in their final group stage game when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia fired a low shot past Diogo Costa to open the scoring …